Comfortably Excluded

Shayna Maude is back in the studio bringing all the Long Island flava! Shayna dishes about being a black girl in tech and looking to dominate the world of health and beauty, owning her own beauty bar and dabbling into the acting world. Watch out for Ms. Jack...I mean, JANET of all trades!

This week it’s a double hitter! Brandon McCall stepped in the studio to talk passion projects and his light skin love for Drake. Later, real estate entrepreneur Martine Jackson joins us to talk about how she finally got serious about securing the bag and expanding the brand.

OMG, I hope Jussie didn’t pull a stunt for his sake! Listen to my guest Craig Hale and I discuss the importance of understanding and recognizing intersectionality, what we look forward to from the Academy Awards, and of course opening a new bag of petty rants and mischief. Subscribe, Review and share! Check out Craig’s podcast ‘I Want You To Watch This’ on podcasting platforms and check them out on Twitter! Produced and edited by Corey Estimbo | @firewafflemediaOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston | @jitterbug_art

Sex positive enthusiast Kay Jenkins is in the studio with Montyy, finally! Listen as Kay talks about how important it is to have a safe space to talk about sex, and of course a lot of foolishness in between. Be sure to check out Kay's podcast Master Bait'N and follow her on Instagram to keep up with her giveaways and taboo topics!Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. Produced and edited by Corey Estimbo | @firewafflemediaOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston | @jitterbug_art

Can't believe it's been a year. Thank you guys so much for listening and sharing. Enjoy this clip show with some of our favorite moments from this past year. Be sure to check out the Instagram or Facebook pages on how to win a copy of Michelle Obama's book and other Comfortably Excluded swag...it's dumb easy to win, I swear lol. Also, don't forget to shout out Montyy. It's her birthday too! Produced and edited by Corey Estimbo

It’s time to finally face it that R. Kelly has always been a full-on creeper, Cardi B and Offset just might be getting back together, and your circus peanut of a prez is at it again! Stephanie Williams brought all the sunshine and shade on this episode; and we’re here for it. Also, be sure to check out Stephanie’s podcast called Mocha Minutes and show her some love!  Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

The year is wrapping up quick, but we still have a couple of episodes left for you! This week Leah Collie from Pretty Please? Podcast joins Montyy as her guest co-host! Listen as they discuss blackfishing and maybe Montyy finds a slight appreciation for Ariana Grande's ponytail. Petty corner, games, and more! Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Financial guru and adventure seeker, Danielle Desir is in the Studio! Listen as Danielle give tips and tactics to living your best travel life without overspending or sliding in random rapper’s DM's....I mean we all thought about it once or twice. Beauty and health specialist Shayna Mauve will also be in the studio talking pop culture and petty corner catch up! Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

IT'S OUR FIRST LIVE RECORDING!Comfortably Excluded partnered with artist Latasha Dunston and Rosehouse Botanical plant shop for the first live recording featuring the release of Jitterbug Art's first self-care zine. Subscribe and Leave a Review! Special thank you Jitterbug Art and Rosehouse Botanical. Editors Note:Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Comic writer, podcaster, and musician Alan Brooks will be in the Studio discussing how his transition from Atlanta to Denver opened his eyes and made way for more opportunities, allowing him to be unapologetically Batman...I mean Alan. LOL, you don’t want to miss this! My bestie Meek Jackson will be joining us for some news and running through a laundry list of petty! Most importantly TAKE YOUR A** OUT ON NOVEMBER 6th AND VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!! Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Rika Pesos is back in the studio discussing how she went from felony bound to being a two-degree carrying shawty, Aaaayyyeee! Maryum also joins Montyy for some news/pop culture updates and an intense petty corner that is bound to upset some people. *insert sips tea* ☕️ Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Denver comedy duo Nolawee Mengist and John Davis joined Montyy in the studio to talk hip-hop, podcasting and how performing stand-up tops everything. Kori Hazel also stopped by the studio for the return of the Petty Corner segment! Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

She’s back and yes we love a reunion! Latasha Dunston is back and filling our listeners in on all the things she’s been doing since we last chatted on the show. Listen as Montyy and Latasha talk healthy self-care practices, the importance of mental health awareness, and an AfroPunk Brooklyn wrap up! Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

We're finally back and have a feature episode for you! Montyy chats with the fierce headstrong artist behind the Women Behaving Badly series, Adri Norris. Listen as Adri explains how being a confident woman should ALWAYS be embraced and how she displays it by remixing badass women throughout history. Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Comedian, Reproductive Rights enthusiast, and all-around funny badass Miriam Moreno talks about embracing her identity as an immigrant, how women of color really need to be aware of their rights, and somehow she can make all this shit sound funny at the time. Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Aubrey (some of us) forgive you! This week we have comedian Basil Faraj in the studio sharing how tragedy brought comedy into his life in a big way. Listen as Montyy and Basil discuss Drake, his method to comedy, and just what did he do to that poor cat... We at Comfortably Excluded would also like to encourage anyone who feels alone or going through difficult unexplained emotions to please talk to someone who is willing to listen. Always remember the suicide prevention hotline has staff who are available 24/7 to talk if you can't reach out to someone you know. That number is 1-800-273-8255. Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Raychill stopped by the studio while she was in town, so why not pop some bottles and throw out a bonus episode?! This special episode focuses on pop culture, drinking games, and a whole lot of petty. Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

East Coast representing hard this episode! Listen as Ru Johnson explains how she's always demanded her seat at the table with the big boys, from her career of writing in politics to now running Roux Black Consulting in Denver and Los Angeles. Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston

Aaahhhh, Kori got to see the Queen

We made 303 Magazine’s Music Desk editor Tyler Harvey give us the scoop on Denver’s music scene and more information about the upcoming 303 Music Fest! Listen as Tyler talks about why supporting local is important and how timing and determination can take you on a path you never imagined was possible. Don’t forget to grab your ticket for 303 Music Fest, May 17th at The Church! Produced and edited by Corey EstimboOriginal cover art by Latasha Dunston